| Slowly growing premalignant disease due to proliferation of atypical melanocytes within the epidermis, which can progress to lentigo maligna melanoma. |
| In lentigo maligna, the most frequent cell type is a spindled hyperchromatic melanocyte with scant cytoplasm. |
| Lentigo maligna, discussed above, is commonly located in sun-damaged areas on the heads and necks of elderly persons. |
| Some of the more common skin problems among the elderly include dry skin, seborrheic keratosis and actinic lentigo. |
| The type of patch that develops with age is called age spot, lentigo, or liver spot. |
| Changes to deep-black colour and elevation or slight infiltration suggest lentigo maligna melanoma. |
